INFP, INFJ, INTP and INTJ types (collectively, “INs” or “IN types” )–are famous for their introspective proclivities. In contrast to Extraverted and Sensing types, they’re prone to extensive self-reflection prior […]
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The INFP, INFJ, INTP & INTJ Quest for “True” Freedom
By Dr. A.J. Drenth Introverts are notorious for needing plenty of time alone. When this time is spent engaging in contemplation or self-reflection, Introverts are, in effect, developing their “autonomy […]
How Women Struggle to Know & Honor Themselves while Staying Relationally Connected
By Dr. A.J. Drenth It’s often assumed that women and men follow the same path of psychological development from childhood to adulthood. Namely, in youth we rely heavily on others, […]
The Purpose of Anxiety & Its Connection to Values, Meaning and Creativity
By Dr. A.J. Drenth Labelling things “good” or “bad” is an age-old tradition of humankind. Doing so has allowed us to make quick, sometimes life-saving, decisions as we navigate the […]
INTP vs. INTJ Personality: Achievement, Openness & Motivation
By Dr. A.J. Drenth According to the MBTI Manual, both INTP and INTJ types place high value on independence and achievement in the workplace. According to Wikipedia, what personality researchers […]
How Enneagram Types 1, 4, and 5 Approach Truth & Influence Others
By Dr. A.J. Drenth All the Enneagram types exhibit some measure of concern for truth. However, there are significant differences in both the extent and manner in which they go […]
INFJ & INTJ Type Struggles & Solutions: A Case Study of Nietzsche
By Dr. A.J. Drenth According to Jungian theory, each personality type is comprised of multiple functions (e.g., Ni-Fe-Ti-Se). And because each function has its own unique set values and desires, […]
Enneagram 3 (3w2 & 3w4) & Its Myers-Briggs / MBTI Type Overlaps
By Dr. A.J. Drenth The Enneagram 3, known by a variety of monikers—Performer, Achiever, Motivator, etc.—is one of nine Enneagram types. While females can certainly identify as Threes, the essence […]
Personality Type & Relationships: The Roles We Play (& Why)
By Dr. A.J. Drenth The human mind is an incredibly flexible and adaptable instrument, capable of operating in a number of different modes in order to optimize results under a […]
Why INFJ, INFP, INTJ, & INTP Types Struggle in Modern Life (Part 2)
By Elaine Schallock I. The Problem of Scope II. The Problem of Pace III. Solutions Our recent post, Why INFJ, INFP, INTJ & INTP Types Struggle in Modern Life: Part […]
The INTP / ENTP Need for Mystery: Mysticism, Theism, & Pantheism
By Dr. A.J. Drenth To a certain extent, all the intuitive (N) personality types could be described as mystical. After all, it is intuition that is responsible for seeing patterns, […]
Rethinking Judging & Perceiving in Introverts: Part II
By Dr. A.J. Drenth In Part I of this series, Rethinking Judging and Perceiving in Introverts, I described how the J-P dimension can be confusing for IPs and IJs because […]
INTPs’ & INFPs’ Quest for Certainty: Is it Healthy?
By Dr. A.J. Drenth Like other types, INTPs and INFPs instinctively want to marry their dominant and inferior functions. For INTPs, this means reconciling their individual Ti (Introverted Thinking) methods […]
Childish vs. Mature Love & Relationships
By Dr. A.J. Drenth Myers-Briggs theory suggests that every personality type (e.g., INFP) has four primary functions, with each function having its own set of interests and desires. As I’ve […]
INTP vs. INFP Males: Similarities & Differences
By Dr. A.J. Drenth INTP and INFP males can be strikingly similar in many ways. As males and INPs, they are probably the most autonomous of all the personality types. […]